Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA & DOLS)

course duration:

Course outline:

This 3 hour course aims to help attendees gain knowledge about the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and what they mean for the service user and service provider.

It will provide an overview of what mental capacity is, how to make best interest decisions and the implications of human rights and duty of care, as well as how and where to seek advice in order to make informed decisions. The course will also provide attendees with an understanding of their role and responsibility in safeguarding liberty and the correct lawful processes they need to follow where appropriate.

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Course Details

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA & DOLS)

What this course covers:

• The definition of mental capacity and an overview of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
  
• Relevant statutory standards and codes of practice for your role
• Understanding your role and how to assess capacity
  
• What Deprivation of Liberty is (liberty, restrictions, deprivation & detention) and the Deprivation of Liberty application process
  
• The types of authorisation and assessments involved in the decision making process (e.g. assessors, IMCA’s, Attorney’s, ‘living wills’ and the Court of Protection)
  
• Know how to provide individuals with information to enable them to have choice about the way they are supported

Benefits of Attending

• Increases knowledge and understanding of mental capacity and the related legislations
  
• Increases knowledge and understanding of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in an easy to digest manner
  
• Helps you to identify the criteria needed to be able to assess capacity and make best interest decisions on behalf of an individual or service user
  
• Know how to ensure you are lawful and compliant whilst carrying out your job role
  
• High quality learner support materials that will be yours to keep and use as a reference/evidence of learning
  

Certification

Upon completion of the full day course, attendees will receive a certificate of attendance

Minimum recommended refresher frequency

At least every 3 years*